White House Unveils Package of Drone Measures in Executive Order

Trump takes aim at UAV security threats with increased oversight and counter-drone capabilities.

Jack Daleo

Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 08:00 AM ET

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President Donald Trump’s executive order aims to improve uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) oversight as more drones enter U.S. airspace. [Courtesy: JeShoots/Pexels]

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The White House has unveiled a comprehensive set of measures to secure U.S. airspace, addressing growing public safety and national security threats from the rapidly increasing number of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
New initiatives authorize federal agencies to detect and track drones, provide grants for state and local law enforcement to acquire drone detection technology, and enforce stricter penalties for airspace violations.
The plan also mandates developing advanced counter-UAS capabilities for public gatherings and major events, protecting critical infrastructure, and establishing a task force to review and propose solutions to drone threats, aligning with efforts to expand commercial drone operations.

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The White House on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of measures designed to secure U.S. airspace as uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) operations grow increasingly complex.

As of April, there are more than 1 million drones registered with the FAA. About 420,000 of these are commercial drones that perform inspections, transport cargo, and deliver food, drinks, prescriptions, and medical equipment for compensation. Of the rest, many are hobbyist drones produced by China’s DJI—a company lawmakers have derogatorily referred to as “Tiktok with wings.” DJI drones are banned by several federal agencies due to accusations of spying for the Chinese government.